Mexican Spaghetti (meatless)

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 1/2 ounds imitation beef crumbles 
1 large chopped onion Wash, peel and chop
2 cups whole kernel corn Fresh or frozen
¾ cup low sodium tomato sauce 
1 large jar mild salsa (4 cups)
1 tablespoon chili powder 
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup low fat Monterrey Jack cheeseFor vegan: use vegan cheese
1 pound  spaghetti For vegan: use vegan pasta

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point / Quality Assurance
1Prepare spaghetti according to directions on the package.
2Sauté onion in a medium size sauce pan until tender. 
3Add chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, cumin  and salt.
4Stir in salsa, corn, water, tomato sauce, meat and seasoning mix. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 F degrees for 15 seconds  
5Serve the spaghetti on a hot platter, first a layer of pasta, then a layer of sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates